mwilliams62
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I am looking to buy this camera and wanted to know if anyone on here has ever used this particular camera? How was it on close up pictures?
cCannon Rebel EOS T3 1100D
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mwilliams62
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I did not ask about the cameras body... I wanted to know from peoples actual experiences with this camera before I buy it.
By body, Doug is referring to the camera minus the lens and any other accessories (like flash). So, I'll just reiterate what's already been said. Although the overall image quality may vary between cameras, the camera body itself has nothing to do with close-up photography. Technique and skill aside (which are a very large part of it), it's all about the lens. . .and lighting. . .it's always about the lighting.
Oh yeah, and the stickies explain all of that. . .
Oh yeah, and the stickies explain all of that. . .
mwilliams62
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'Cannon Rebel EOS T3 1100D
'Cannon Rebel EOS T3 1100D
I have read part of the sticky not all of it yet. But as I menetioned above I am wanting "Real People" that actually OWN this camera and their experiences with it....
I have had several camera's all NAME BRANDS and some take fabulous pictures while others take crappy pictures.
'Cannon Rebel EOS T3 1100D
I have read part of the sticky not all of it yet. But as I menetioned above I am wanting "Real People" that actually OWN this camera and their experiences with it....
I have had several camera's all NAME BRANDS and some take fabulous pictures while others take crappy pictures.
The beginning of the DSLR sticky:
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You say you have several brand name cameras, which I take for granted are point and shoots, which are different than a DSLR. That being said, any competent photographer can pick up and use any DSLR and combine it with good glass and take quality pics.
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You say you have several brand name cameras, which I take for granted are point and shoots, which are different than a DSLR. That being said, any competent photographer can pick up and use any DSLR and combine it with good glass and take quality pics.
mwilliams62
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Sorry I guess I have asked the wrong question at the beginning of this thread.
I should have asked this question instead: “Who on RC actually owns a Canon Rebel EOS T3 1100D”?
What do you like or dislike about this camera?
What are the pros & cons of this camera from your point of view?
Not all of my cameras have been a point-n- shot cameras.
1st camera was a Minolta 35m “film camera” took fantastic pictures both still and moving objects.
HP point and shoot – okay camera for being free when I got my printer back in the day…
Fuji – DSLR – Don’t remember the model number- took okay pictures but defiantly not the best. Which I was really surprised because I use to use the Fuji film in my Minolta and it was the best clear and sharp colors on the pictures. Would not take very good close up pictures. Pictures would be blurry
Canon Sure shot – Okay for a point and shoot but some of the pictures would come out grainy and close up pictures also would be blurry
I want to know from a real person’s experience with this camera before I go and buy it… I can play with camera’s at the stores but it will not tell me from an actual live person that has owned that particular camera what their experiences have been with it.
Also I disagree with some of the info that is in that Sticky for DSLR’s...
Disagree- People tend to be pretty passionate about supporting their brand choice so you need to take these conversations with a grain of salt.
I want to hear what the people are saying due to the fact that I have owned multiple brands.
True to a Point - At the end of the day, the camera body is just a tool. The order of importance, in regard to picture quality, with a DSLR is:
Photographer skill, lens quality, camera body. (really)- Photographer skill - I had absolutely non when I owned the Minolta 35m camera and it took fabulous pictures and I had different lenses for the camera as well.
Disagree –Every DSLR body on the market today will take excellent pictures- Not True at all.
I agree - Most importantly, you have to be comfortable with how the camera feels.
Disagree - avoid places like Ritz, Best Buy, etc.... if at all possible – I can go to these places and check out these camera’s play with them to see how they feel in my hand, also can check out the focal point as well.
Disagree - Buy the one that feels best.- I would have to say buy the one that gets the best reviews from actual people using that particular camera you are interested in getting.
I should have asked this question instead: “Who on RC actually owns a Canon Rebel EOS T3 1100D”?
What do you like or dislike about this camera?
What are the pros & cons of this camera from your point of view?
Not all of my cameras have been a point-n- shot cameras.
1st camera was a Minolta 35m “film camera” took fantastic pictures both still and moving objects.
HP point and shoot – okay camera for being free when I got my printer back in the day…
Fuji – DSLR – Don’t remember the model number- took okay pictures but defiantly not the best. Which I was really surprised because I use to use the Fuji film in my Minolta and it was the best clear and sharp colors on the pictures. Would not take very good close up pictures. Pictures would be blurry
Canon Sure shot – Okay for a point and shoot but some of the pictures would come out grainy and close up pictures also would be blurry
I want to know from a real person’s experience with this camera before I go and buy it… I can play with camera’s at the stores but it will not tell me from an actual live person that has owned that particular camera what their experiences have been with it.
Also I disagree with some of the info that is in that Sticky for DSLR’s...
Disagree- People tend to be pretty passionate about supporting their brand choice so you need to take these conversations with a grain of salt.
I want to hear what the people are saying due to the fact that I have owned multiple brands.
True to a Point - At the end of the day, the camera body is just a tool. The order of importance, in regard to picture quality, with a DSLR is:
Photographer skill, lens quality, camera body. (really)- Photographer skill - I had absolutely non when I owned the Minolta 35m camera and it took fabulous pictures and I had different lenses for the camera as well.
Disagree –Every DSLR body on the market today will take excellent pictures- Not True at all.
I agree - Most importantly, you have to be comfortable with how the camera feels.
Disagree - avoid places like Ritz, Best Buy, etc.... if at all possible – I can go to these places and check out these camera’s play with them to see how they feel in my hand, also can check out the focal point as well.
Disagree - Buy the one that feels best.- I would have to say buy the one that gets the best reviews from actual people using that particular camera you are interested in getting.
It sounds like you're just looking for a review of the camera, perhaps from the particular point of view of someone into aquarium photography. That is certainly a very valid and sensible request. With your current post, however, I don't see any other way to read the initial question other than how well does the T3 take macro pictures. If that's not what you're asking, I'd recommend reposting and restating the question for what you actually want to ask.
I've never owned a T3 personally, so I'm afraid I can't give you a first hand review.
I've never owned a T3 personally, so I'm afraid I can't give you a first hand review.
Michigan Mike
Freedom costs a buckofive
Okay, I got a T3 for Xmas, I wanted the T3i.
The T3 is a great beginners DSLR, it has menus that explain a lot about the camera's functions.
It has a small screen that doesn't swivel/move (which I wanted the larger, movable, more colorful & more pixels in the screen with the T3i.)
The T3 has 12 MP which is enough for smaller prints, while the T3i has 18MP. Better for larger prints.
They both came with the 18-55 II lens which isn't great but with some practice and especially with good post processing software & shooting in RAW will produce great pics, especially with good lenses.
I have some pics here in the photography forum & in my tank thread. All pics are with the standard 18-55mm II lens in JPEG.
The investment is in lenses, not the bodies..as they come & go with more experience and different priorities.
The Rebel lineup is the most sold lineup of DSLR, as far as I know but I may be wrong.
The rebel series uses EF-S lenses & a crop (1.6x magnification) mirror so it is cheaper, is better for long distance zoom shooting compared to full frame bodies (35mm equivalent)which usually have better low light performance (higher ISO) and they can't use the EF-S lenses. The crop body rebels can use both style of lenses.
If I could do it over I would get a Canon 7D (crop body), it has a great auto focusing system and takes fast pics.
The T3 is a great beginners DSLR, it has menus that explain a lot about the camera's functions.
It has a small screen that doesn't swivel/move (which I wanted the larger, movable, more colorful & more pixels in the screen with the T3i.)
The T3 has 12 MP which is enough for smaller prints, while the T3i has 18MP. Better for larger prints.
They both came with the 18-55 II lens which isn't great but with some practice and especially with good post processing software & shooting in RAW will produce great pics, especially with good lenses.
I have some pics here in the photography forum & in my tank thread. All pics are with the standard 18-55mm II lens in JPEG.
The investment is in lenses, not the bodies..as they come & go with more experience and different priorities.
The Rebel lineup is the most sold lineup of DSLR, as far as I know but I may be wrong.
The rebel series uses EF-S lenses & a crop (1.6x magnification) mirror so it is cheaper, is better for long distance zoom shooting compared to full frame bodies (35mm equivalent)which usually have better low light performance (higher ISO) and they can't use the EF-S lenses. The crop body rebels can use both style of lenses.
If I could do it over I would get a Canon 7D (crop body), it has a great auto focusing system and takes fast pics.
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Here's DPreview's review of the camera. It may or may not help you. There also may or may not be anybody here with that specific body. You should know though while you may not agree with the things you posted, A few professional photographers were the ones that wrote them. Don't disregard it, try to understand it.
I'm sorry you don't agree but it really is the truth. There isn't a DSLR on the market currently that won't make professional quality (meaning people will pay money for them) images. It you've had a camera "that made blurry images" either it was physically malfunctioning or you were using it wrong. Pick a camera and then really spend some time figuring out what you're doing and your images will thank you. Really.
mwilliams62
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cCannon Rebel EOS T3 1100D
Thanks I will read it. I think I might like this camera after all. Just need to find a macro lens that will go with it.
Thanks I will read it. I think I might like this camera after all. Just need to find a macro lens that will go with it.
Reef Bass
colors and textures
Hard to go wrong with the Canon EF 100mm F2.8 macro lens. I have the non IS version and I am very pleased with it.
